A New Year's Eve Rodeo at Aeronaut

Join us for a rootin', tootin' New Year's Eve Rodeo! Howdy cowpokes! Come on down to the Aeronaut corral to ring in 2026 in Western style. Break out your 10 gallon hats and bolo ties because we’re hosting a rodeo-themed New Year’s Eve party. Mosey on over to the taproom for the ultimate hoedown, featuring: 🤠 Line dancing led by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/617country/">617 Country</a> 🤠 A mechanical bull 🤠 Tunes from&nbsp;<a href="https://djknife.com/">DJ Knife</a> 🤠 A cowpoke costume contest 🤠 Late night eats available for purchase from the&nbsp;<a href="https://mimischukadiner.com/">Mimi’s Chuka Diner</a>&nbsp;chuckwagon 🤠 A photobooth 🤠 A complimentary pour in a commemorative flute for you to take home! Tickets will go faster than hotcakes, so be sure to grab yours!&nbsp; *This is a 21+ event. All guests must present valid, unexpired, physical, government-issued IDs to be granted entry.&nbsp;Refunds will only be honored if the event is canceled or rescheduled by the event organizer. If you have any questions, please email us directly at <a href="mailto:hi@aeronaut.net">hi@aeronaut.net</a>.

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Big Ducking Bananagrams Tournament at Aeronaut

Greetings, Bananagrams fans and novelty duck enjoyers! Years ago, there were casual rounds of Bananagrams at Aeronaut with little plastic ducks as serendipitous prizes. There is now ONE huge plastic duck. You know what that means! January 5th at 7 pm at Aeronaut. (Feel free to arrive earlier to reserve your entry.) Some number of players. It's the Big Ducking Tournament. Sign up when you show up. We'll likely limit participation to either 32 or 64 players single-elimination, depending on demand, and start as soon as we have enough people. There will also be casual rounds &amp; potentially other little prizes if we can find anything cool!

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut Somerville

Beginners and experts welcome! Join us for an evening of Hong Kong-style Mahjong and beer.

Survivor at Aeronaut Somerville

Aeronaut Brewing Company is calling all SURVIVOR fans! Join us on SATURDAY 1/10/26 from 1pm-6pm for SURVIVOR AERONAUT! You and your friends will be tested with puzzles, games, and a chance to find hidden idols and collect prizes. We will also host SURVIVOR cast member, Jake O'Kane, who will be onsite to join you in competition and talk all things SURVIVOR! Ticket are $25.  Ticketholders will get... ~Meet &amp; Greet with SURVIVOR cast members ~A chance to find hidden idols and receive prizes ~Sign up slots on our games roster to compete in various puzzles and mini challenges Tickets are sold individually, but we encourage y'all to get in the spirit and form teams--wear matching team colors and come up with team names! Limited tickets will also be available at the door for $30. Sign up solo or grab a couple of your friends and form a small tribe. The games will be set up in stations throughout the beer garden. There will be a “Jeff” at every station to help host the game and explain the rules. Each game will be run on a 5 minute time cap and will be versus the people in your group in line. Each game will have a winner with who is able to get the furthest or completes the challenge in the fastest time. The winner will get a fire token which can be used to exchange for merch and other perks on the Fire Token Menu. What to expect: 🧩 Compete in challenges and puzzles built by Boston Underground Games and test your skills with games you’ve seen on TV 🪙 Search for hidden idols and win prizes 🏆 Earn a spot on the Leaderboard 📸 Meet and snap pics with former Survivor contestants 🎟 Tickets are sold individually, but team spirit is key — come dressed in matching colors, create tribe names, and bring that fierce Survivor energy!

Holiday Drag Show at Aeronaut

Naughty or nice, all are welcome to our Holiday Drag Show!  Join us at AERONAUT Somerville for our monthly DRAG NIGHT! Dykelangelo hosts local returning Queens Coleslaw and Severity Stone alongside featured performer Lilly Rose Valore and newcomer Lee Le Putian each month! Tickets are $15 per guest and we encourage everyone to arrive at 7:30pm so you and your party have plenty of time to be seated and grab beers! Don't forget cash (or have your Venmo ready) to tip the drag stars and stick around after the show to meet the performers, check out their merch, and enjoy our taproom!

Gingerbread House Decorating at AERONAUT

Spread the holiday cheer and build your own winter wonderland Gingerbread House at Aeronaut Somerville! Grab your kit, order a beer, and start the cookie construction! We invite you to join us on SUNDAY 12/14 for GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING! We'll be building in sessions and your ticket includes one gingerbread house building kit. $20 tickets include (1) gingerbread house kit and are available for the below times: Session 1: 2pm - 3:30pm Session 2: 3:30pm-5pm Session 3: 5pm-6:30pm Session 4: 6:30 to 8:00 Cheers to the holidays and the sweets that come with them! *Maximum 2 people per gingerbread house to ensure we have enough space for all guests! This is a 21+ event.

Meat the Need: A Holiday Meat Raffle

Help us MEAT THE NEED in our community! We’re raffling off five specially curated holiday baskets from our neighbors at Savenor’s Butcher Shop to benefit Elizabeth Peabody House. Starting at 5pm on Saturday, December 15, join us for a chance to win mouth-watering cuts of fine meats (there’s a vegetarian basket, too!). You’ll get one raffle ticket just for walking in the door, and you can earn additional tickets by bringing a donation of one unexpired, unopened, non-perishable food item for Elizabeth Peabody House’s food pantry (limit of 5 additional tickets per guest). You must be present at the time of the drawing to win a basket. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to snag one of these delicious baskets: 🔪 BUTCHER’S FAVORITE&nbsp;<ul><li>2 EACH PRIME BEEF CHUCK EYE STEAKS&nbsp;</li><li>4 EACH COLORADO LAMB LOIN CHOP&nbsp;</li><li>1 POUND (3 link) HOUSEMADE CHORIZO SAUSAGE&nbsp;</li><li>2 EACH BERKSHIRE PORK CHOPS&nbsp;</li><li>1# SAVENOR’S APPLEWOOD BACON&nbsp;</li><li>1 EACH WHOLE GIANNONE CHICKEN&nbsp;</li><li>2# GROUND MEATBALL MIX, LAMB/PORK/BEEF&nbsp;</li><li>SAVENOR’S PERFECT POULTRY, SAVENOR’S BBQ RUB&nbsp;</li><li>ONE SAVENOR’S TOTE BAG&nbsp;</li></ul>🏅 BESTSELLERS&nbsp;<ul><li>2 EACH 12 OZ PRIME NEW YORK STRIP&nbsp;</li><li>2 POUND PRIME CHUCK POT ROAST&nbsp;</li><li>1 POUND (3 LINKS) SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE&nbsp;</li><li>1 EACH (1 POUND) BERKSHIRE PORK TENDERLOIN&nbsp;</li><li>1 PACK (1 POUND SAVENOR’S APPLEWOOD BACON&nbsp;</li><li>1 PACK GIANNONE BONELES SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST&nbsp;</li><li>1 POUND PRIME GROUND BEEF&nbsp;</li><li>SAVENOR’S PRIME BEEF RUB, SAVENOR’S ROASTED CHICKEN RUB&nbsp;</li><li>SAVENOR’S TOTE BAG&nbsp;</li></ul>🥩 TREAT YOUR SELF (PORK FREE)&nbsp;<ul><li>2 EACH, 1 POUND BONELESS PRIME BEEF RIBEYE&nbsp;</li><li>1 EACH SPATCHCOCK GIANNONE CHICKEN&nbsp;</li><li>2 EACH, MOULARD DUCK BREAST&nbsp;</li><li>1 POUND (6 LINKS) LAMB MERGUEZ SAUSAGES IN LAMB CASING&nbsp;</li><li>SAVENOR’S ROSEMARY GARLIC &amp; PERFECT POULTRY RUB&nbsp;</li><li>SAVENOR’S TOTE BAG&nbsp;</li></ul>🦆 THE CHEF’S TABLE&nbsp;<ul><li>1 SPLIT BEEF MARROW BONES&nbsp;</li><li>1 PACK (6 EACH) SEMI BONED QUAIL&nbsp;</li><li>1 PACK HOUSE SMOKED ANDIOULLE SAUSAGE&nbsp;</li><li>2 POUND WILD BOARD SHOULDER ROAST&nbsp;</li><li>2 EACH DUCK LEGS CONFIT&nbsp;</li><li>3 POUNDS BEEF OXTAIL&nbsp;</li><li>SAVENOR’S TOTE BAG&nbsp;</li></ul>🍝 THE ITALIAN PANTRY (MEATLESS)<ul><li>TRUFFLE OLIVE OIL</li><li>OLIVEWOOD BALSAMIC VINEGAR</li><li>OLIVE OIL</li><li>SPECIALTY SALT</li><li>FRESH PASTA FROM MAIN STREET PASTA</li><li>FOSS FARMS MARINIARA&nbsp;</li><li>PARMESEAN</li><li>RISOTTO RICE</li><li>PROCINI MUSHROOMS</li><li>OLIVES</li><li>GOAT’S CHEESE&nbsp;</li><li>CRACKERS&nbsp;</li><li>SAVENOR’S TOTE&nbsp;</li></ul>The mission of Elizabeth Peabody House is to support families in our community and enable them to thrive through early childhood education, youth development and enrichment, and food security. Our venue is 21+ with valid, unexpired, physical, government-issued IDs required for entry. Minors will be admitted only when accompanied by their own 21+ parent or guardian, and children must be supervised at all times. All guardians must provide proper identification as well. For more information on this policy, please reach out to us directly at hi@aeronaut.net.

Lagers & Leaves: A Fall Festival

Temperatures are dropping, and what better way to celebrate peak autumn than with a festival featuring craft beer, live music, and more? Join us at LAGERS &amp; LEAVES: A Fall Festival at Aeronaut on Saturday, November 15 from 2 - 7pm. 🍻 Enjoy a classic cool-weather beer! Our picks are Hidden Mechanism, our Black Lager, or Roaming Giant, or Belgian-style Tripel. We'll even have custom mason jar-style glassware available for purchase. 📚 Cozy up with a good book: our friends at Porter Square Books will be popping up with a miniature bookshop! 🎻 Chill out to folk and fiddle vibes brought to you by live performances from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beecharmerband/">Beecharmer </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kathleenparksmusic/">Kathleen Parks of Twisted Pine</a>. 🧣 Show off your fall fits with scarves, mittens, and sweaters encouraged, with prizes for the most autumnal outfit. We'll have Aeronaut-branded flannels, beanies, and more available for purchase as well! Our venue is 21+ with valid, unexpired, physical, government-issued IDs required for entry. Minors will be admitted only when accompanied by their own 21+ parent or guardian, and children must be supervised at all times. All guardians must provide proper identification as well. For more information on this policy, please reach out to us directly at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lagers-and-leaves-a-fall-festival-at-aeronaut-tickets-1858975388429?aff=oddtdtcreator">hi@aeronaut.net</a>.

Halloween Bonanza at Aeronaut

Calling all witches, ghouls, and monsters! Join us for our annual HALLOWEEN BONANZA at Aeronaut Somerville on Friday, October 31 from 7 to11 PM. We'll have spooky specials, mesmerizing music, and more: 🍂 Embrace fall flavors with a Halloween-exclusive cinnamon sugar rim on your pour of Patchwork, our Spiced Pumpkin Brown Ale 👻 Do the monster mash to Halloween tunes from The Femmes 🎃 Sip on a selection of our favorite seasonal brews with a curated Frightening Flight 💀 Show off your incredible costumes with a photo booth, and compete in our costume contest! 🧟‍♀️ Enjoy vampiric vibes with a selection of scary movies playing on silent in the background Our venue is 21+ with valid, unexpired, physical, government-issued IDs required for entry. Minors will be admitted only when accompanied by their own 21+ parent or guardian, and children must be supervised at all times. All guardians must provide proper identification as well.&nbsp;For more information on this policy, please reach out to us directly at <a href="mailto:hi@aeronaut.net">hi@aeronaut.net</a>.

Halloween Drag Show at Aeronaut Somerville

Join us for a night of drag excellence - with a Halloween twist! Join us at AERONAUT Somerville for our monthly DRAG NIGHT! Dykelangelo hosts local returning Queens Coleslaw and Severity Stone alongside featured performer Stabitha Christie and newcomer Hix Holiness! Tickets are $15 per guest and we encourage everyone to arrive at 7:30pm so you and your party have plenty of time to be seated and grab beers! Don't forget cash (or have your Venmo ready) to tip the drag stars and stick around after the show to meet the performers, check out their merch, and enjoy our taproom!

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Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

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The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

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Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

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Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

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S16: editor picks

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S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

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Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

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Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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Experiences

A New Year's Eve Rodeo at Aeronaut

Big Ducking Bananagrams Tournament at Aeronaut

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut Somerville

Survivor at Aeronaut Somerville

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut Somerville

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut Somerville

Holiday Drag Show at Aeronaut

Gingerbread House Decorating at AERONAUT

Meat the Need: A Holiday Meat Raffle

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut Somerville

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut Somerville

Lagers & Leaves: A Fall Festival

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut Somerville

Halloween Bonanza at Aeronaut

Halloween Drag Show at Aeronaut Somerville